10/28/2026
Last chance to catch Nerd Nite Rochester in 2026! Thursday, November 12th at 6:30pm at Boulder, 100 Alexander St.
Of course learning is more fun when you’re out with friends. Nerd Nite is a global phenomenon in 100+ cities, including our city - Rochester! Three presenters totally geek out for 20 minutes each. Drink, eat, learn, connect, and talk about fun, interesting stuff with fun, interesting humans.
Presentations begin at 7pm. Get there early to grab a seat, a bite to eat, and a drink.
Check out this month’s speakers!
For more info, check link in bio.
Bob Minckley is a transplant to Rochester from Arizona and still adjusting to all the water, greenery and lack of mountains near town needed for his orientation. Fortunately after 20 years, he has a few routes memorized. Bob is lucky to be in the Dept of Biology at the University of Rochester among friends, and teaching undergraduates about the wonders of bees, elephants, humans, bacteria and ecosystems. Rochester has grown on him too.
Debs is a data scientist fascinated by the intersection of technology, creativity, and everyday life. She loves exploring the clever ideas behind the tech we use and finding fun ways to make them accessible. Outside of work, she’s usually listening to music, obsessing over cats, or picking up yet another hobby.
Richard is a recovering academic, having taught and conducted research for 7 years in the information systems department at UB’s Business School. He has published several articles and received his Ph.D. from Michigan State in Operations and supply chain management. Before his transition to Economics, Richard was a chemist, developing polymers for use in infrastructure repair after obtaining a Masters in Chemistry from University of Oregon. Richard is also an avid gardener (former Master gardener), guitarist, carpenter, surfer, reluctant golfer, but above all, identifies just as another Earthling.
